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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.84, 3,804.12 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.84, 3,804.12 and 1,150.12 is: 1,724.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.84 : 3,804.12 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.84/3,804.12 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.84x = 3,804.12 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.84x = 4,375,194.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,375,194.49/2,536.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.66

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